Don't miss this open and sunny front-facing parlor duplex on sought-after Gainsborough Street. The upstairs living area is flooded with natural light and charms with exposed brick, a decorative fireplace, and a separate dining area, while both bedrooms occupy the lower level. Hardwood floors flow throughout, complemented by in-unit washer/dryer and central air for year-round comfort. The kitchen and bathrooms have been renovated with modern finishes that respect the building's brownstone character. Located in a well-maintained elevator building with 24-hour security, this 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath residence sits just a stone's throw from Back Bay and the South End. Walk to Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Berklee, Fenway schools, Whole Foods, and the best of Back Bay and South End dining and shopping. Public transportation via the B, C, D, E, and Orange lines is steps away, and with a Walk Score of 93, you're positioned at the vibrant center of Fenway living.
Sold for $989,000
Zestimate®
$989,000
79 Gainsborough St Unit 103, Boston, MA 02115
2beds
1,002sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$989,000 Zestimate®
$987/sqft
$5,307 Estimated rent
Home value
$989,000
$920,000 - $1.06M
$5,307/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$5,307/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,307/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$6,397/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$6,397/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Decorative fireplaceExposed brickSeparate dining areaWell-maintained elevator buildingHardwood floors flow throughout
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven Cohen Team 617-861-3636,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012,
Kevin Concannon 978-930-5104
Bought with:
Laura DeLuca
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73510927
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,002
- Total interior livable area: 1,002 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 501
- Finished area below ground: 501
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
Lot
- Size: 1,002 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:04 P:01599 S:014,3360532
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
- HOA fee: $530 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $987/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $743,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,604
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $989,000+3.1%$987/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73510927 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Contingent | $959,000$957/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73510927 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $959,000+47.8%$957/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73510927 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2013 | Sold | $649,000$648/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $649,000+237.1%$648/sqft |
Source: Symphony Properties Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/1998 | Sold | $192,500+10%$192/sqft |
Source: LINK #10597 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/1997 | Sold | $175,000-6.2%$175/sqft |
Source: LINK #17335 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/1987 | Sold | $186,500$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,604 +7.1% | $743,000 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $8,031 +4.6% | $736,800 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $7,677 +0.6% | $714,800 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,628 +4% | $701,100 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,333 -2.4% | $687,300 -3.4% |
| 2020 | $7,514 +7.2% | $711,600 +7% |
| 2019 | $7,011 +8.6% | $665,200 +8% |
| 2018 | $6,457 +320.3% | $616,100 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,536 -75% | $586,500 +5% |
| 2016 | $6,145 +6.1% | $558,600 +16.8% |
| 2015 | $5,790 +8.9% | $478,100 +13.2% |
| 2014 | $5,315 +1.5% | $422,500 +6% |
| 2013 | $5,238 +0.4% | $398,600 -0.4% |
| 2012 | $5,217 +2% | $400,100 |
| 2011 | $5,117 +7.7% | $400,100 |
| 2010 | $4,753 +5.4% | $400,100 -5.7% |
| 2009 | $4,509 -6.2% | $424,200 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $4,808 +0.9% | $438,300 +1.1% |
| 2007 | $4,763 | $433,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fenway
Nearby homes
- $695,0001 bd1 ba648 sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 204, Boston, MA 02115Sold
- $--2 bd1 ba999 sqft75 Gainsborough St #407, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
- $816,4002 bd1 ba967 sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 5, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
- $845,4002 bd1 ba915 sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 8, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
- $785,1001 bd1 ba902 sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 101, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
- $895,9002 bd2 ba1k sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 102, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
- $1,161,5002 bd1 ba1.2k sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 104, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
- $983,4002 bd1 ba967 sqft79 Gainsborough St UNIT 105, Boston, MA 02115Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Boston Arts AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$989,000
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$989,000
- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02115
- Fenway
- 79 Gainsborough St Unit 103
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Boston Topics
